Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Simply Sage PPU10-16
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Greywood (423-3DB), at ΔE 2.86 — very close.
Greywood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.86 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Greywood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.86very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 39
- Hex
- #ABA793#A7A996 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Greywood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mossed Thicket 424-3DBΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Foggy Gray 424-2DBΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Promenade Gray 422-4DBΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Sage PPU10-16 matched across all 13 brands →